Mobile Phone Risk found in Reflex study

Radio waves from mobile phones harm body cells and damage DNA in laboratory conditions, according to a new study majority-funded by the European Union, researchers said on Monday.

After being exposed to electromagnetic fields that are typical for mobile phones, the cells showed a significant increase in single- and double-strand DNA breaks. The damage could not always be repaired by the cell. DNA carries the genetic material of an organism and its different cells.

“There was remaining damage for future generation of cells,” said project leader Franz Adlkofer.

This means the change had procreated. Mutated cells are seen as a possible cause of cancer.

Adlkofer advised against the use of a mobile phone when an alternative fixed-line phone was available, and recommended the use of a headset connected to a cell phone whenever possible.

“We don’t want to create a panic, but it is good to take precautions,” he said, adding that additional research could take another four or five years.

Source: https://www.wired.com/news/wireless/0,1382,66097,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_6